The popular Stokke YOYO stroller is being urgently recalled amid fears a dangerous mistake could injure children
Parents have been urged to stop using a popular stroller model over concerns the product could have a braking fault and could seriously injure babies and young children.
Product Safety Australia on Tuesday issued a recall for the Stokke YOYO 3-frame stroller models.
Shoppers are urged to immediately discontinue use of the product.
The affected models are the Stokke YOYO 3 frame models in black and white with product code 647101.
The strollers contain serial numbers ranging from 142AA0044415 to 142AA0044564.
The YOYO 3 frame stroller models, which come in black with product code 647102, are also affected by the problem.
The strollers contain serial numbers ranging from 142AA0044565 to 142AA0045564.
Customers can find the serial number on the inside of the frame, under the seat cushion.
Product Safety Australia on Tuesday issued a recall for the Stokke YOYO 3-frame stroller models (pictured) due to safety fears
The affected products were sold at various retailers and online from September 29 to October 25.
The retailers that sold the strollers include Baby Bunting, Stokke Australia and Baby Kingdom.
Other stores that sold the strollers include Banana Baby, Kiddie Country, Metro Baby, Thememo and Whole Bubs.
Customers are also advised that the seat cushions of the affected strollers are sold in nine different colors.
These colors are black, olive, aqua, stone, taupe, ginger, toffee, Air France blue and bonpoint beige.
Customers can also check if their stroller is affected by visiting Stokke’s recall page and they can also order a replacement for free.
Stokke Australia can also be contacted on (03) 8863 2886 for questions about arranging a replacement.